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there is no way to avoid the fiscal cliff. spending cuts and tax increases are set to kick in next year. it with send the economy into a tail-spin. that could increase. a immediate yap household income is $70,000. if everything stays as is, that family will be hit with $3500 in taxes. >> that's 300 a month or capable and electric combined. the president will speak at 1:00 today about the potential crisis. >>> the children at hopkins gets creative and draws things and they are chosen and put on ties. they have done this for years and it has raised a lot of money if you have one today is the day to wear it. can you buy one, too. linda so is live and where are the ties sold? >> reporter: it is all in collaboration with jos a. bank, that's where can you find them. the collection is out. can you find them in the others -- stores and online. the artists who designed their own ties are wearing them. can you wave. they are troopers for getting up this early to be with us. you are with hopkins, you work with the kids. this is cool. >>
there is no way to avoid the fiscal cliff. spending cuts and tax increases are set to kick in next year. it with send the economy into a tail-spin. that could increase. a immediate yap household income is $70,000. if everything stays as is, that family will be hit with $3500 in taxes. >> that's 300 a month or capable and electric combined. the president will speak at 1:00 today about the potential crisis. >>> the children at hopkins gets creative and draws things and they are...
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. >> the focus in washington is back to congress to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. spending cuts and tax increases will kick in. john boehner echoed the president's remarks about bipartisan cooperation. >> we stand ready to work with you to do what is best for our country. that is what i told the president earlier today. >> closing special interests loopholes and cuts to entitlement programs. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think a new spirit of bipartisanship corporation will allow congress to avoid the fiscal cliff? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> despite the long voting lines, fewer marylanders voted this year compared to four years ago. if the unofficial member holds, the 2012 presidential election will have the lowest voter turnout in maryland of any presidential election since 1984 . >> maryland casinos took in just under $40 million. this came at the expense of the other casinos. down near 40% in the past year and ocean downs is down nearly 8%
. >> the focus in washington is back to congress to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. spending cuts and tax increases will kick in. john boehner echoed the president's remarks about bipartisan cooperation. >> we stand ready to work with you to do what is best for our country. that is what i told the president earlier today. >> closing special interests loopholes and cuts to entitlement programs. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think a new spirit...
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if we fall off the fiscal cliff and automatic spending cuts kick in, researchers estimate maryland will lose $117.6 million in federal funding next year, money already in the state budget. economists say to make up for, the state will have to reallocate spending and make cuts. >> and perhaps raise -- raise a threshold for any kind of aid that has federal funds tied to it. it will be a challenge to make ends meet than. the report estimates 53,000 full and part-time jobs will be lost in 2013. that number could be much higher. a huge hit in sales and income tax revenue means the state would lose about $268 million in 2013. and another $635 million in 2014. >> the ability for the state to be the leader in education, small business innovation as well as other things -- the state usually leads in doing so -- these are tied up in those revenues. >> many middle-class families in maryland also end up paying more taxes because of the alternative minimum tax rate. if we go over the fiscal cliff, it will revert to a system not adjusted for inflation. secretary of state hillary clinton remains hospi
if we fall off the fiscal cliff and automatic spending cuts kick in, researchers estimate maryland will lose $117.6 million in federal funding next year, money already in the state budget. economists say to make up for, the state will have to reallocate spending and make cuts. >> and perhaps raise -- raise a threshold for any kind of aid that has federal funds tied to it. it will be a challenge to make ends meet than. the report estimates 53,000 full and part-time jobs will be lost in...
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the fiscal cliff will result in tax increases and federal spending cuts. >> both parties are kind of, hey, i'm going to do my thing, you're going to do your thing, nobody seems to want to give in. they're going to have to because this country's in a dire situation. >> many shoppers agree, as tax paying citizens, one of the top things on their wish list for christmas is for the president and congress to compromise and to get a deal done. >> please start working together and remember the people who put you in office. >> nadia ramdass, wbal-tv 11 news. >> jews around the world celebrated the beginning of eight-day hanukkah festival saturday evening by lighting the candles of the ceremonial lamps. in chicago, hundreds gathered to watch the lighting of an eight-foot menorah. also known as the festival of lights. hanukkah commemorates the jewish uprising in the second century b.c. against the greek syrian kingdom. the holiday lasts eight days. according to tradition, when the jews rededicated the temple in jerusalem, a single vial of oil burned for eight days. and here in baltimore, some pe
the fiscal cliff will result in tax increases and federal spending cuts. >> both parties are kind of, hey, i'm going to do my thing, you're going to do your thing, nobody seems to want to give in. they're going to have to because this country's in a dire situation. >> many shoppers agree, as tax paying citizens, one of the top things on their wish list for christmas is for the president and congress to compromise and to get a deal done. >> please start working together and...
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the spending cuts and tax hikes are expected to take effect. >> the night before the fiscal cliff. the senate gave up until tomorrow. >> there is still time to reach an agreement. >> they dropped the demand to cut social security. >> i am optimistic we can live move legislation and get this averted before tomorrow. >> the taxes will go up on most americans. huge cuts kick in. >> i think it is obvious president obama wants us to go over the fiscal cliff. >> president obama blamed republicans. >> they say the biggest priority is making sure they deal with the deficit in a significant way. they are behaving in a way that they're only priority is that the tax breaks for the wealthiest americans are protected. blacks mitch mcconnell is vowing to find out. -- >> mitch mcconnell is vowing to find out. >> can the senate veteran help congress tumble to a deal on the last day? >> if we do go off the fiscal cliff, congress would be more likely to make a deal. members could claim they are cutting taxes. >> thank you. if america does fall off the fiscal cliff on the first of the year, maryland
the spending cuts and tax hikes are expected to take effect. >> the night before the fiscal cliff. the senate gave up until tomorrow. >> there is still time to reach an agreement. >> they dropped the demand to cut social security. >> i am optimistic we can live move legislation and get this averted before tomorrow. >> the taxes will go up on most americans. huge cuts kick in. >> i think it is obvious president obama wants us to go over the fiscal cliff....
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. >> that fiscal cliff, $600 billion in automatic tax hikes and spending cutbacks set to kick in january 1 unless lawmakers take action. investors are worried a lame duck session of a divided congress and the reelection of the status quo means no budget compromise now or later. >> the same people who could not agree for the past two years now have to agree on something between now and the first of january. otherwise there will be huge cuts in the federal budget which the congressional budget office says will likely throw us back into a recession. >> problems in europe did play a part in the fall of but investors are leery that this term to me more energy regulation and the new banking regulations are likely here to stay. >> he financial analysts expect volatility to continue which could directly impact your financials. >> you may want to wait awhile before you start picking the winners and losers >> waiting and watching for the looming fight on capitol hill. >> while the margin was slim, maryland loaders past gambling in the state. it allows merrill the casinos to operate 24/7 and allows
. >> that fiscal cliff, $600 billion in automatic tax hikes and spending cutbacks set to kick in january 1 unless lawmakers take action. investors are worried a lame duck session of a divided congress and the reelection of the status quo means no budget compromise now or later. >> the same people who could not agree for the past two years now have to agree on something between now and the first of january. otherwise there will be huge cuts in the federal budget which the...
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leaders.they've got just 4 days left to reach an eeonomy goes overrthe e u-- so-called "fiscal cliff." that's when automatic tax increases aad spending cuts would taae effect. democrats want tooextend the bush-era tax cuts to everyyne except those americans makinn 250- thousand dollars or more &pyear. but many rrpubllccns remain against any tax increases. if lawmakers don't reach a deal by january 1stt... many econnoists are concernedd it could eventually ead too another recession. with all eyes on the fiscal cliff... there'ss anotter deadline quickly approaching that miggt haae consumers concerned... the "milk cliff." it's part of a stalled farmmbill... that includes nearly 35-billionn dollars in cuts. if the bill oesnnt make t througg congrees before the end o the year... he government ill be &pforceddto buy vast quantities consumer milk prices as high w.- as 6 to 8 dollars a gallonn.. because the governmenn would the wholesaae rate... under the 1949 rules. the first ovvrnight gambling session at "maryland live"".. comes to an end this morning. mornnng.the casino is now &pdays a wee
leaders.they've got just 4 days left to reach an eeonomy goes overrthe e u-- so-called "fiscal cliff." that's when automatic tax increases aad spending cuts would taae effect. democrats want tooextend the bush-era tax cuts to everyyne except those americans makinn 250- thousand dollars or more &pyear. but many rrpubllccns remain against any tax increases. if lawmakers don't reach a deal by january 1stt... many econnoists are concernedd it could eventually ead too another...
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cliff. >> the combination of tax hikes and spending cuts that to take effect in january could send the economy back into a crippling recession. sally kyd joins us live with the details. >> high-stakes negotiations kick off next week. the president has invited the president has invited congressional
cliff. >> the combination of tax hikes and spending cuts that to take effect in january could send the economy back into a crippling recession. sally kyd joins us live with the details. >> high-stakes negotiations kick off next week. the president has invited the president has invited congressional
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they will discuss ways to avoid what they have been calling the fiscal cliff. aid series of tax increases and spending cuts to things like the defense budget and medicare that can take efct by the end of the year. the pre wants to keep tax cuts for the middle class and increase taxes on americans making more than 250,000 a year. republican leaders wants more spending cuts and no increases in taxes. >>> one week age was handing in his resignation. >> today former cia director general david petraeus returns to capitol hill and appears before the house and sen isate commitees in three hours to talk about the attack on the u.s. consulate in libya. it killed the u.s. ambassador and three other americans. yesterday, lawmakers watched the video of the attack. >>> you can meet ravens players today while helping out with a good cause. ray rice will be at stuff a bus. the event is happened at the shop rite in at that mownium -- timonium. they are teaming with up mix 106.5 to replenish the food banks and anyone who donates canned good eye teams will have a chance to wayne
they will discuss ways to avoid what they have been calling the fiscal cliff. aid series of tax increases and spending cuts to things like the defense budget and medicare that can take efct by the end of the year. the pre wants to keep tax cuts for the middle class and increase taxes on americans making more than 250,000 a year. republican leaders wants more spending cuts and no increases in taxes. >>> one week age was handing in his resignation. >> today former cia director...
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unless congress -- to avoiding the fiscal cliff by year's end. unless congress takes action, automatic spending cuts will take action at the end of this year. coming up, alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death. doctors of had difficulty of diagnosing the disease. we have more in our medical alert. >> and we are watching as the radar finally clears out. the showers are toward the lower eastern shore, the skies clearing over baltimore. here is a live look downtown. 45 of the airport, 47 at the inner >> covering the nation, a new look short sell that will help struggling homeowners sell their homes in just a few weeks. a traditional short sale will sell homes for less than homeowners oh, but under the new deal, homeowners can -- less than homeowners owe, but under the new deal, homeowners can sign up for the new fannie mae and freddie mac deal. homeowners must have had a significant reduction in their income, or recent divorce, separation, or debt to be eligible. the black friday deal previews. target will open at 9:00 p.m.. toys r us will o
unless congress -- to avoiding the fiscal cliff by year's end. unless congress takes action, automatic spending cuts will take action at the end of this year. coming up, alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death. doctors of had difficulty of diagnosing the disease. we have more in our medical alert. >> and we are watching as the radar finally clears out. the showers are toward the lower eastern shore, the skies clearing over baltimore. here is a live look downtown. 45 of the...
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the so-called fiscal cliff on tax increases and spending cuts raising the risk that expansion will be at a snail's pace. in the meantime, linkedin is a company benefiting from people looking for jobs. they sold more subscriptions to their expanding based. we had a little rally going on yesterday. some strong economic reports having to deal with consumer confidence, manufacturing, and all of that helping stocks of a good day. in the meantime, the ipad mini comes out today. as of yesterday, there was one guy a in line and he traveled more than three hours from brooklyn to get to the flagship store. this morning about two were three dozen people are in line. >> he is holding a spot for 7000 other people. that is what i understand. >> maybe he will come out was 7000 ipad minis. facebook had a real -- facebook had a huge roll out for their time line, but now they are already considering a change? >> i will have more details of what they are looking to do. and estimates on the damage for hurricane sandy is giong up. >>she is a ravens fan. 5:22. up next, our commitment 2012 report. >> more o
the so-called fiscal cliff on tax increases and spending cuts raising the risk that expansion will be at a snail's pace. in the meantime, linkedin is a company benefiting from people looking for jobs. they sold more subscriptions to their expanding based. we had a little rally going on yesterday. some strong economic reports having to deal with consumer confidence, manufacturing, and all of that helping stocks of a good day. in the meantime, the ipad mini comes out today. as of yesterday, there...
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in term as fiscal cliff is a combination of expiring cuts from the bush era and billons in spending cuts. ending the cuts mean most families, like you, me, our bills to the tax bill is going to go up $1000. the spending cuts will be made in defense, medicare and unemployment benefits n all the tax hikes if they stay in place for 2013. driving that car over the cliff, though, means negative economic growth. the result of that will be the recession. think in terms now of what is happening in europe and happening there for the past year and a half. we have been seeing the headlines here. it is something we could see on our own home turf. the dow dropped and investors are worried but there are some on both sides of the aisles and now saying they want to play hard ball and see who blinks first ahead of the deadline. and more than a month away and by the way when you think about this. the house, house of representatives, they will be in session just 16 days between now and then. they get back to work next tuesday. >> kids will get in politics rarely are they this excited. >> obama. cameron is
in term as fiscal cliff is a combination of expiring cuts from the bush era and billons in spending cuts. ending the cuts mean most families, like you, me, our bills to the tax bill is going to go up $1000. the spending cuts will be made in defense, medicare and unemployment benefits n all the tax hikes if they stay in place for 2013. driving that car over the cliff, though, means negative economic growth. the result of that will be the recession. think in terms now of what is happening in...
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cliff -- a seeies of tax increases and spending cuts that experts warn -- taken together --could plunge the economy back into recession.they'll have about four weeks after the eleetion to deal with some of the largest tax increases and spending cuts this country has ever seen at one time.one hundred ten billion dollars in cuts to everything from defense to education to food inspections next year alone -- will take effect in january unless lawmakers reach an agreement on reducing the deficit. one problem? -- republicans and democrats disagree on the bush tax cuts, due to expire at the end of this year. republicans want them extended for everyone... americans know what wooks: low taxes, reasonable regulations, and living within our means. democrats, led by president obama, support extending them just forrpeople making less than 200-thousand dollars a year...i don't believee and you don't believe, that another round of tax breaks for millionaires ii going to bring good obs back to our shores, or pay down our deficit.uncertainty about just what congress will do is plready weighing on thh ec
cliff -- a seeies of tax increases and spending cuts that experts warn -- taken together --could plunge the economy back into recession.they'll have about four weeks after the eleetion to deal with some of the largest tax increases and spending cuts this country has ever seen at one time.one hundred ten billion dollars in cuts to everything from defense to education to food inspections next year alone -- will take effect in january unless lawmakers reach an agreement on reducing the deficit....
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cliff. he also gave an ultimatum to leaders of the senate. more on that next. >> the fines keep coming to the ravens. why this matter should have happened. >> breaking down this upcoming little storm over the weekend. let's take a look outside. dry in baltimore right now. 42 >> late breaking details out of washington from the white house. we heard from a very frustrated barack obama after a meeting with congressional leaders to talk about the fiscal cliff. he said it was a good day and constructive conversation. he also said mitch mcconnell and harry reid are currently working on a bipartisan agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. again a reminder, on january 1st, a package of across-the- board spending cuts and tax increases go into effect. the president also issued an ultimatum saying if no bipartisan agreement can be reached, he will ask them to bring it package to the floor for an up or down vote. why does everyone have to wait until the last minute? he called this a self-inflicted politic
cliff. he also gave an ultimatum to leaders of the senate. more on that next. >> the fines keep coming to the ravens. why this matter should have happened. >> breaking down this upcoming little storm over the weekend. let's take a look outside. dry in baltimore right now. 42 >> late breaking details out of washington from the white house. we heard from a very frustrated barack obama after a meeting with congressional leaders to talk about the fiscal cliff. he said it was a...
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you've fiscal cliff lately, here's congress decided to create a meehanismmthht cut militaay spending and entitlemmnt trillion dollars to try to force themselves into a deaal deal. that cliff is heree and it arrives as taxes are set o go up on all americans. anyone making ovee four year to pay more in taxes. conservative republicans don't want to raise taaes on anyyne. they're deeand only áspending cutsá to curb he country'ss debt. vice president biden and minorityyleeder mitch mcconnell are now talking agreement bott sidessof the senate caa agree on. 3 3 &p obviously, whaa had happened here between the two leaaers innthe senate had broken down because the senatt democrats republiianssmade last night. so hoppfully, the discussions back on track, hopefully get a can vote on, hopefully today - or tomorrow. it's not just your taxes, in 26 hours will have a edinn devastatiig effect on deffnse cuts will spiral outward to government conttactors aad coull lead tt widespread layoffs according to economisss. 3 and we're tracking morr breaking news out of washington. secreeary of hossitalized
you've fiscal cliff lately, here's congress decided to create a meehanismmthht cut militaay spending and entitlemmnt trillion dollars to try to force themselves into a deaal deal. that cliff is heree and it arrives as taxes are set o go up on all americans. anyone making ovee four year to pay more in taxes. conservative republicans don't want to raise taaes on anyyne. they're deeand only áspending cutsá to curb he country'ss debt. vice president biden and minorityyleeder mitch mcconnell are...
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of he 'fiscal cliff". cliff"" it includds... spending cuts.../ to... take affect ...in januaay- and run... over the next decade....//. t... wwold amount o sevvn iin widespread- / wulddbe - &paffectingg.. areas... suchhas defenss spending,.../ and... &punemployment benefits. obama: ":we can't just cut our way to prosperity, if we're serious bout reducing thh deficit we have to combiie spending cuts with revenue and that means asking the wealthiesttamericans to pay a little more in taxes. the presidenn... allo urred ccngress ...to extend... taxxcuts foo the middle classsnow...///. economisss warn... that... falling off the fiscal clifff./ ..could send the country ...back... into a reccssioo. here in maryland... they're noo assessing the financial and political fallout...if there's no agreement on debt reduction. as john rydell reports...ttaa couldresult in smaller ppycheeks...for ostmaryllnders. marylanders... ((nats--horrs honk)))n frrday afternoons in north baltimore...they're a familiar seniirs....promoting peace. but these folks...are also wooried...
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to avert the fiscal cliff. >> i think the president's proposal is short. i think to get where we need to get my $3 trillion target we need $1.2 trillion in spending cuts. >> a growing number of house republicans are open the raising tax rids on the wealthy but only if it is part of a larger reduction deal. >> authorities are identifying the prisoner involved in yesterday's police-involved shooting. 30-year-old brine is charged with attempted murder but he is still at the hospital. he was being treated at the e.r. and trying to hide a needle in his clothes after a brief struggle. medical staff an officer stepped in and he went for the gun. we're told he was handcuffed during the entire incident. the officer was grazed by the bullet but did not require medical treatment. an investigationing is underway on what started a deadly fire in baltimore county. 62-year-old william spencer was killed when these flames engulfed his home. this is eyewitness video from one of our viewers. about 80 fire penalty nell was called to the scene just after midnight and we're to
to avert the fiscal cliff. >> i think the president's proposal is short. i think to get where we need to get my $3 trillion target we need $1.2 trillion in spending cuts. >> a growing number of house republicans are open the raising tax rids on the wealthy but only if it is part of a larger reduction deal. >> authorities are identifying the prisoner involved in yesterday's police-involved shooting. 30-year-old brine is charged with attempted murder but he is still at the...
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. >> to another possible financial crisis, the fiscal cliff. without a fix on general one, tax hikes and spending cuts will kick in. president obama will meet and search for some type of compromise. leaders continue to play the blame game and point figures. >> i cannot imagine their consciences. we are here trying to get something done. republicans are not about to write a blank check just because we find ourselves at the edge of the cliff,. >> i highly unusual sunday evening session. a man is in a, tonight after he -- found beaten in the hous in a house. he suffered from head trauma. he had gone to give estimates on contract work when he went missing. >> they robbed him. they were wrong for what they did. i hear about stuff like this on the news but i would never know it would come to my family during the holiday season. >> the search continues for a suspect. ever since the massacre, he gun control debate has been raving. it had us curious about gun sales in maryland. >> the rifle adam lanza used was legally owned and registered to his mother.
. >> to another possible financial crisis, the fiscal cliff. without a fix on general one, tax hikes and spending cuts will kick in. president obama will meet and search for some type of compromise. leaders continue to play the blame game and point figures. >> i cannot imagine their consciences. we are here trying to get something done. republicans are not about to write a blank check just because we find ourselves at the edge of the cliff,. >> i highly unusual sunday evening...
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the fiscal cliff isn't just about spending cuts. tax increases would have to happen, too. since someday considered a higher income state, more money would come out of more of your pockets and we have more investment income, capital gains and dividend tax rates are scheduled to rise january 1. if congress and the president don't come up with a solution, experts predict maryland will be in a recession by early next year. >> we explain the fiscal cliff in greater detail, particularly how we got here and what happens if a deal is not reached on wbaltv.com. click on "project economy" and in our mobile app, tap picks. >> the nation's highest court says it will decide whether police can collect d.n.a. samples from suspects placed under arrest. the supreme court said it would review the maryland decision barring police from taking samples that centers around alonzo king jr., convicted of a 2003 rape but based on d.n.a. evidence taken after a 2009 arrest. chief justice roberts blocked the ruling and allowed the police to continue taking samples. >> a dozen department of transportat
the fiscal cliff isn't just about spending cuts. tax increases would have to happen, too. since someday considered a higher income state, more money would come out of more of your pockets and we have more investment income, capital gains and dividend tax rates are scheduled to rise january 1. if congress and the president don't come up with a solution, experts predict maryland will be in a recession by early next year. >> we explain the fiscal cliff in greater detail, particularly how we...
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cliff.who he's now asking to pray for ttem... have a good night. here you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh? but, um, can the test drive be over now? head back to the dealership? [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a passat. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. on any new volkswagen. ffr dividing up the more than ive-millionn dollars inn than donations for victims of july's theater shooting in aurora, colooadd. the "aurora victim relief fund" announced families of the 12 people killed and five people who suffered permanent each.six people... wwo spent at least 20- days in the hospital... will get 160- ttoosand doolarsseach.133 otherr .. will get 35-thousand dollars each. president obaaa
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first, the fiscal cliff. with tax hikes and spending cuts, reaching a deal with congress, then what? >> the president has promised he will do immigration reform. he did not keep it last time. >> other issues could range from climate change to the implementation of his health- care law. >> obamacare, the biggest item has a lot of loose ends that need to be attended to. >>
first, the fiscal cliff. with tax hikes and spending cuts, reaching a deal with congress, then what? >> the president has promised he will do immigration reform. he did not keep it last time. >> other issues could range from climate change to the implementation of his health- care law. >> obamacare, the biggest item has a lot of loose ends that need to be attended to. >>
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. >>> the bickering over the impending fiscal cliff is enough to drive just about anyone to drink. today the president will address the fiscal deadline facing america. and congress says if they do not reach an agreement by january 1 on spending, the u.s. could fall into a recession. tara mergener has more. >> reporter: today, president obama will urge lawmakers to work with him to steer the country away from the fiscal cliff. the cliff is a series of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts that will kick in at the end of the year, unless republicans and democrats can reach a deal. both sides say they are willing to work together. >> we're not going over the cliff. we're determined not to go over the cliff. i think better heads will prevail. >> reporter: a fight over taxes is already looming. democratics want families making more than $250,000 a year to pay more. republicans reject that idea. they want cuts to entitlement programs and are pushing tax reform that closes loopholes and eliminates some deductions. >> this is an opportunity for the president to lead. this is his moment. to
. >>> the bickering over the impending fiscal cliff is enough to drive just about anyone to drink. today the president will address the fiscal deadline facing america. and congress says if they do not reach an agreement by january 1 on spending, the u.s. could fall into a recession. tara mergener has more. >> reporter: today, president obama will urge lawmakers to work with him to steer the country away from the fiscal cliff. the cliff is a series of automatic tax hikes and...
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. >> a top priority, the fiscal cliff, billions of dollars of expiring tax cuts and spending cuts taking effective january 1. the house speaker says he is ready to stand at the president. >> it is a mandate for us to find a way to work together on the solutions to the challenges we face as a nation. >> president obama called democratic and republican leaders to reiterate his commitment to working together. >> voters legalized full-blown casino gambling in the state. it adds a sixth casino site and for the facilities to operate. david collins joins us from the newsroom with more on what is next. >> approval means a gambling license will go out for bid and cable games will be allowed at all the casinos. >> good afternoon and welcome. >> a victory lap, county executives gathering in downtown silver springs to think voters and kowtow revenues will benefit the state. >> money for transportation. health care, we're going to build a regional health care facility. >> mgm wants to open a destination resort, creating four thousand jobs. the actual site will face a competitive process. question sev
. >> a top priority, the fiscal cliff, billions of dollars of expiring tax cuts and spending cuts taking effective january 1. the house speaker says he is ready to stand at the president. >> it is a mandate for us to find a way to work together on the solutions to the challenges we face as a nation. >> president obama called democratic and republican leaders to reiterate his commitment to working together. >> voters legalized full-blown casino gambling in the state. it...
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on the budget. -- the fiscal cliff is this package of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts if congress cannot cut a deal on the budget. we may hit another recession. >> the but it wants that. thank you. >> a big story in baltimore this morning. officials are trying to find out who was responsible for setting wednesday morning fires on wednesday. jennifer franciotti was first on the scene then during back outside the barbara, but this morning. what is the latest on the investigation? like the morning -- there is a live during smell of smoke. police say molotov cocktails were found at the scenes of both fighters and they want to know who was responsible and why. like i had to climb out the bedroom window. it was horrible. i was scared. i did not know what to do. >> if friday morning for residents of the park side garden apartment in north east -- a frightening morning for residents of the park side of garden apartments in northeast baltimore. there was a fire ended in another apartment complex. luckily no one was injured there. police say both were started by molotov cocktails, the work
on the budget. -- the fiscal cliff is this package of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts if congress cannot cut a deal on the budget. we may hit another recession. >> the but it wants that. thank you. >> a big story in baltimore this morning. officials are trying to find out who was responsible for setting wednesday morning fires on wednesday. jennifer franciotti was first on the scene then during back outside the barbara, but this morning. what is the latest on the...
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. >> the biggest shadow belongs to the fiscal cliff, the threat of tax increases and spending cuts that come with a deadline. >> a lot of bad things could happen. >> there are two possibilities. the other is they kick the can down the road. >> it could suck up all the bandwidth in congress. when it comes to cyber security or extending payroll tax cuts -- >> these things tend to squeak through because everybody is focused on the big issue, and the little fights aren't as divisive. >> decisions over the debt ceiling and possibly immigration reform. >> immigration reform is the biggest item that may be tackled and hasn't had a look in the long time. >> one of the first things members of congress have to do is look at who will look at the leadership roles moving forward. members of the senate will meet tomorrow to talk about that. in the house, it's whether nancy pelosi will stay on in her role as minority leader. hallie jackson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> 6:08. 46 degrees at the airport. police rushed to it colorado movie theater. there was a panic. >> two more stores will open early before black
. >> the biggest shadow belongs to the fiscal cliff, the threat of tax increases and spending cuts that come with a deadline. >> a lot of bad things could happen. >> there are two possibilities. the other is they kick the can down the road. >> it could suck up all the bandwidth in congress. when it comes to cyber security or extending payroll tax cuts -- >> these things tend to squeak through because everybody is focused on the big issue, and the little fights...
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. >> the biggest shadow belongs to the fiscal cliff, the threat of tax increases and spending cuts that come with a deadline. >> a lot of bad things could happen. the other is they kick the can down the road. >> it could suck up all the band with in congress. >> these things tend to squeak through because everybody is focused on the big issue and the little fights aren't as divisive. >> decisions over the debt ceiling and possibly immigration reform. one of the first things members of congress have to do is look at who will look at the leadership roles moving forward. members of the senate will meet tomorrow to talk about that. in the house, whether nancy pelosi will stay on as her role. >> is impossible some may get folded into the discussion about the fiscal cliff? >> you could see some of these used as negotiations tactics. we could see a farm bill worked into a broader piece of legislation. >> some very interesting discussions. hallie jackson, thank you. >> 46 degrees at the airport. >> los angeles is encouraging its residents to curb their intake of the food group. going vegetarian
. >> the biggest shadow belongs to the fiscal cliff, the threat of tax increases and spending cuts that come with a deadline. >> a lot of bad things could happen. the other is they kick the can down the road. >> it could suck up all the band with in congress. >> these things tend to squeak through because everybody is focused on the big issue and the little fights aren't as divisive. >> decisions over the debt ceiling and possibly immigration reform. one of the...
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cliff. if congress does not act before the end of the year, spending cuts and tax increases will go into effect and will affect everyone. >> had a very constructive meeting. >> constructive meet huge constructive meeting. >> congress will recess for the holiday weekend. they said they will continue working. >> >> the resolution of some close races are giving democrats a bump in seats in congress. the party gained five seats since the election. the most recentcomming from a contest in california. three other races are too close to be called and a fourth will be settled in a december runoff. >>> hotel rooms, you know, they're required to have smoke detectors to protect people. >> why a carbon monoxide detector has a real risk. >> he teaches at the naval academy but he's hoping to make big cash. >> weather wise today, some morning cloud cover and the sunshine out in force, still a chill in the air. will the weather hold. we'll talk about that from the other side of the break. >>> experts feel i
cliff. if congress does not act before the end of the year, spending cuts and tax increases will go into effect and will affect everyone. >> had a very constructive meeting. >> constructive meet huge constructive meeting. >> congress will recess for the holiday weekend. they said they will continue working. >> >> the resolution of some close races are giving democrats a bump in seats in congress. the party gained five seats since the election. the most...
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and the deal to avoid the fiscal cliff could be spoiled by disagreements over taxes and spending. wbal tv-11 news. >> and as the national debate rages, there are 500 stores nationwide suspending the sale of assault-style rifles. >> we will tell you which sports chain is taking a stand, next. >> the governor says he is likely to push for a weapons ban. >> but first, a man who opened fire into a california mallhqhqq mine was earned off vietnam in 1968. over the south pacific in 1943. i got mine in iraq, 2003. usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. because it offers a superior level of protection, and because usaa's commitment to serve the military, veterans and their families is without equal. begin your legacy, get an auto insurance quote. usaa. we know what it means to serve. >> here is the starling story for you. a california man who police say fired gunshots outside up a crowded mall says he did to relieve the stress. he shot 50 rounds from his pistol at a mall in newport beach on sunday. he was depressed about the death of his grandmother and up
and the deal to avoid the fiscal cliff could be spoiled by disagreements over taxes and spending. wbal tv-11 news. >> and as the national debate rages, there are 500 stores nationwide suspending the sale of assault-style rifles. >> we will tell you which sports chain is taking a stand, next. >> the governor says he is likely to push for a weapons ban. >> but first, a man who opened fire into a california mallhqhqq mine was earned off vietnam in 1968. over the south...
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. >> legislators say they need to see how fiscal cliff negotiations develop before making any budget plans. between 50,000 to 90,000 jobs could be lost if across-the- board spending cuts and tax increases are not averted. mike miller says that it will help determine what major finance initiatives will need to be considered for the state's upcoming legislation. president barack obama says approach in the fiscal cliff will add to holiday stress for american families. >> the closer it gets to the brink, the more stressed they will be. businesses are making decisions right now about investment and hiring. they don't have confidence that we can get this thing done, they will start pulling back and we could have a lousy time in our haqqani for the next several months. >> the president made the remarks while visiting with the virginia family to talk about the budget crisis. >> for now, the stalled negotiations cannot seem to be affecting local holiday shopping and events in and around baltimore. >> harbour east is one of the air is a special -- with special events going on throughout the ci
. >> legislators say they need to see how fiscal cliff negotiations develop before making any budget plans. between 50,000 to 90,000 jobs could be lost if across-the- board spending cuts and tax increases are not averted. mike miller says that it will help determine what major finance initiatives will need to be considered for the state's upcoming legislation. president barack obama says approach in the fiscal cliff will add to holiday stress for american families. >> the closer it...
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maryland is in the cross hairs of the fiscal cliff. >> another economist points to one of baltimore's crown jewels, john hopkins university. it would take a big hit because it is the leading recipient of nih research grants. >> it is not just about spending cuts. tax increases will happen, too. because maryland is a higher- income state, more money will come out of your pockets. >> also, more investment income. capital gains and dividend tax rates are also scheduled to rise. >> experts predict maryland will be in a recession by early next year if a solution is not agreed upon. the most recent state analysis estimates maryland could lose more than 53,000 jobs at the end of the fiscal year this coming june. >> the nation's highest court says it will decide whether police make connect -- may collect dna samples for people under arrest, which could have nationwide implications. the supreme court justice will review the maryland court of appeals decision that bars dna collection from suspects after their arrest. that centers around alonzo king, jr.. he was convicted of a 2003 rape based on
maryland is in the cross hairs of the fiscal cliff. >> another economist points to one of baltimore's crown jewels, john hopkins university. it would take a big hit because it is the leading recipient of nih research grants. >> it is not just about spending cuts. tax increases will happen, too. because maryland is a higher- income state, more money will come out of your pockets. >> also, more investment income. capital gains and dividend tax rates are also scheduled to rise....
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bipartisanship -- the fiscal cliff, tax hikes and spending cuts come in seven weeks. steve handelsman, at wbal tv 11 news. quite significant changes on the way in maryland with the referendums passing on the ballot. the most controversial, in favor of same-sex marriage. 52% of maryland voters in check yes. the news brought some emotional victory chance after a hard- fought battle. kim has more on what is next. >> last night, maryland was one of four states to legalize same- sex marriage. it is the first time it has passed in an election as a valid question. this was such a heated issue, what happens now? the headquarters of marriage quality is buzzing with congratulation and energy after question 6 past, legalizing same-sex marriage. >> we are really excited. january 1, 2013, gay and lesbian couples are going to get a state-issued a marriage license. we won one of the largest coalition efforts the state has ever had. >> tuesday's election was the first time the bill has ever passed as the ballot item. the credit months of running a grass-roots campaign. >> i believe b
bipartisanship -- the fiscal cliff, tax hikes and spending cuts come in seven weeks. steve handelsman, at wbal tv 11 news. quite significant changes on the way in maryland with the referendums passing on the ballot. the most controversial, in favor of same-sex marriage. 52% of maryland voters in check yes. the news brought some emotional victory chance after a hard- fought battle. kim has more on what is next. >> last night, maryland was one of four states to legalize same- sex marriage....
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. >> reporter: the impending fiscal cliff could mean higher taxes on small businesses like this and reduced spending by uneasy customers, weary of another recession. >> what if we need to raise taxes? and people have less money because their taxes are raised too. >> we need to make sure too as a community we stay strong and we protect our customers and our businesses. our own little government almost. >> reporter: the donuts are so fresh that the bakery repeatedly ran out until the next batch was ready. >> i just sold my last one. >> we're not going to make anymore today. i really can't. there will be a second of them. >> what else? >> i need the food tray. >> i have one left. >> if most customers can wait patiently, at times for more than an hour, maybe just maybe even bitter fiscal cliff disagreements can be negotiated. andrea mccaren, 9news. >> wow. we've got a deadly shooting near an airport. authorities in cleveland said that a man fatally shot his wife and then fired at the second person before shooting and killing himself. it occurred this morning and that employee parking lot of cle
. >> reporter: the impending fiscal cliff could mean higher taxes on small businesses like this and reduced spending by uneasy customers, weary of another recession. >> what if we need to raise taxes? and people have less money because their taxes are raised too. >> we need to make sure too as a community we stay strong and we protect our customers and our businesses. our own little government almost. >> reporter: the donuts are so fresh that the bakery repeatedly ran...
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. >> the challenges include a weak global economy and the so-called fiscal cliff when tax hikes and spending cuts are scheduled to take effect. some say the july job gain, the best in five months, are a relief for now. nikole killion, wbal-tv 11 news. >> 103 years old and she's still got it. >> it she has been around longer than the city sewage system. her secret to old life when we come back. >> we see what the new model teachers are doing to improve >> live a, local, late breaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news at 5:00 p.m. stan stovall and donna hamilton. your forecast with tom tasselmyer and sky team 11 covering breaking news where you live. wbal-tv 11 news at 5:00 continues now. >> they are among the cream of the crop, the top educators looking for ways to help improve in the classroom. it has been almost two years since the landmark contract. >> we meet the first group of model teachers who made the cut. tim tooten is live in the newsroom with that story. >> these are at the head of their class, model teachers to help students and fellow educators. >> these are some of the model educators, m
. >> the challenges include a weak global economy and the so-called fiscal cliff when tax hikes and spending cuts are scheduled to take effect. some say the july job gain, the best in five months, are a relief for now. nikole killion, wbal-tv 11 news. >> 103 years old and she's still got it. >> it she has been around longer than the city sewage system. her secret to old life when we come back. >> we see what the new model teachers are doing to improve >> live a,...
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. >> >> fiscal cliff talks, without a deal, automatic tax hikes and spending cuts would kick in january 1st, affecting almost all americans. democrats and republicans insist they are committed to reaching a deal. congress returning to washington the day after christmas. senator from hawaii, laid to rest. president obama and the first lady attended the memorial service. he was the first japanese american elected to both houses of congress and the second largest serving u.s. senator. he was 88 years old. >> back here in maryland a police shooting in baltimore county, a police officer opened fire, killing a man who had a knife. that's where derrick is tonight with the details. >> reporter: police say the officer was acting in self- defense when he confronted and shot a suspicious man he found back here behind this gas station. it all started with an officer on routine patrol as he passed the shell gas station at ed monton around 3:45 in the morning. he noticed a suspicious man behind the building. police say when the officer asked the man to come out from behind the building, the man pulle
. >> >> fiscal cliff talks, without a deal, automatic tax hikes and spending cuts would kick in january 1st, affecting almost all americans. democrats and republicans insist they are committed to reaching a deal. congress returning to washington the day after christmas. senator from hawaii, laid to rest. president obama and the first lady attended the memorial service. he was the first japanese american elected to both houses of congress and the second largest serving u.s. senator....
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stalemate recommended take the country over the fiscal cliff in three weeks. they want to about to the president's demand that taxes go up for the wealthy. >> will i accept a tax increase to actually solve our problems? yes. >> we have one house and that's it. this is in the democrats' hands. >> we agree on 98% of this, to me, i would just get it off the table also they don't worry about it. >> they agreed that visits are going up on the rich no matter what. >> you cannot generate enough revenue to have meaningful deficit reduction. >> republicans want a big spending cuts from programs like medicare and social security. >> we do not want to be here in another year or attend. >> on both sides of pennsylvania avenue, from main street to wall street, americans are waiting to see who will blink first. both are eager to wind down the crisis, but no one wants to walk away in defeat. , wbal-tv 11 news. >> an update on a former president in the hospital. >> former president george h. w. bush remained unstable condition for treatment of a bronchitis- related costs. and
stalemate recommended take the country over the fiscal cliff in three weeks. they want to about to the president's demand that taxes go up for the wealthy. >> will i accept a tax increase to actually solve our problems? yes. >> we have one house and that's it. this is in the democrats' hands. >> we agree on 98% of this, to me, i would just get it off the table also they don't worry about it. >> they agreed that visits are going up on the rich no matter what. >> you...
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the fiscal cliff. lawmakers saw it coming but didn't bother to pay attention until after the election. had they put politics aside and dealt with it earlier who knows how strong the economy would be right now. >> coming up, a five-days for a woman. she gets the news she has been waiting to hear on her missing teen daughter. >>> and we are taking a look back at the year. the most outstanding student athletes of the year. >>> those and more coming up at six. now a preview of world news at 6:30. >> coming up, american companies saying thank you. thank you america for make this a great made in america christmas. . >>> you have heard of downward facing dog? even if you haven't chances are your children have. we have more on the latest craze for children. yoga. >> reporter: some say yoga is the fattest growing sport in the nation with 20 million practicing regularly. the latest trend is an ever growing number are pint sized. >> there are classes for kids of all ages from baby up to teens. there are even clas
the fiscal cliff. lawmakers saw it coming but didn't bother to pay attention until after the election. had they put politics aside and dealt with it earlier who knows how strong the economy would be right now. >> coming up, a five-days for a woman. she gets the news she has been waiting to hear on her missing teen daughter. >>> and we are taking a look back at the year. the most outstanding student athletes of the year. >>> those and more coming up at six. now a preview...
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is set to go over the fiscal cliff and still no deal. >> the president wants more revenue and fewer spending cuts then if we fell off the fiscal cliff. >> pulling the rug out from under these families would delay the recovery. how do we get the economy moving? weekly unemployment claims spike. governor chris christie pressed president obama for additional aid. >> i am going home, guys. >> hiring plans plans last month. matching a record low from november of 2008. planned layoffs rose 20% to their highest levels in six months. consumer spending is down. >> i want to thank tiffany. >> the fiscal cliff negotiations are down to president obama and john boehner. the uncertainty could take a toll. >> it hasn't affected hiring and layoff decisions yet but it will if we get into next year and haven't nailed this down. >> on monday the president travels to michigan to talked economy at a diesel plant. >> why is superstar sandy plain such a role in the jobs report? >> 24 states were affected one way or the other. businesses had to shut down. between the fiscal cliff and senate come when my has seen it
is set to go over the fiscal cliff and still no deal. >> the president wants more revenue and fewer spending cuts then if we fell off the fiscal cliff. >> pulling the rug out from under these families would delay the recovery. how do we get the economy moving? weekly unemployment claims spike. governor chris christie pressed president obama for additional aid. >> i am going home, guys. >> hiring plans plans last month. matching a record low from november of 2008. planned...
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the other big message -- >> if the fiscal cliff is allowed to happen, it will have major negative effects on the recovery. >> we could see higher taxes if congress does not find common ground on a budget. the congressional budget office says that could trigger a recession. bernanke said it is their job to prevent that. >> congress is in charge, not the federal reserve. >> senator charles schumer was pushing to do something soon. >> i am afraid the fed is the only game in town. i would urge you to take whatever actions you think would be most effective in promoting a stronger economic recovery. so get to work, mr. chairman. >> any action at the fed takes could happen as soon as its next meeting which begins on july 31 . >> what could the fed do to help? >> another round with a lower the long-term interest rates. even with that, it will probably not happen at the meeting later this month. probably will happen before the end of the year. >> 6:09. the fda signs off on a new diet drug. big fines to prevent wild fires. >> chances are you want to keep your mileage down. some mistakes you could b
the other big message -- >> if the fiscal cliff is allowed to happen, it will have major negative effects on the recovery. >> we could see higher taxes if congress does not find common ground on a budget. the congressional budget office says that could trigger a recession. bernanke said it is their job to prevent that. >> congress is in charge, not the federal reserve. >> senator charles schumer was pushing to do something soon. >> i am afraid the fed is the only...
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the fiscal cliff isn't just about spending cuts. tax increases would have to happen, too. since maryland is considered a higher income state, more money would come out of more of your pockets and also we have more investment income. capital gains and dividend tax rates are scheduled to rise january 1. if congress and the president don't come up with a solution, experts predict maryland will be in a recession by early next year. george lettis, wbal-tv 11 news. >> as we explained the fiscal cliff in greater detail, particularly how we got here and what happens if the deal isn't reached, that's on wbaltv.com, click on project economy >> maryland families hard hit by the mortgage crisis got some help when five banks agreed to a financial settlement but this morning, a consumer group wonders if certain communities are being left out. the maryland consumer rights coalition says it wants information showing which zip codes are getting help to avoid foreclosure. maryland is receiving nearly $1 billion from the settlement. officials say it appears much of the money has gone to weal
the fiscal cliff isn't just about spending cuts. tax increases would have to happen, too. since maryland is considered a higher income state, more money would come out of more of your pockets and also we have more investment income. capital gains and dividend tax rates are scheduled to rise january 1. if congress and the president don't come up with a solution, experts predict maryland will be in a recession by early next year. george lettis, wbal-tv 11 news. >> as we explained the fiscal...
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cliff, drastic spending cuts and tax hikes to kick in at the end of the year if congress does not reach a deal. a showdown is looming between the president and congress. good morning. >> good morning, lester, both sides say they want compromise, but there is not much common ground on one big issue, how much should the wealthy pay in taxes. >> president obama issued a warning ahead of the coming fiscal fight with republicans. >> i refuse to accept any approach that isn't balanced. on tuesday night, we found out that the majority of americans agree with my approach. >> that approach means making the wealthy pay more in taxes, a vow the president made repeatedly in the campaign, but john boehner, appearing earlier in the day, says it won't happen on his watch. >> raising tax rates will slow down our ability to create the jobs that everyone says they want. >> it is the key sticking point, and if it can't be resolved by the end of the year, the nation heads over the fiscal cliff. a combination of expires tax cuts costing the average household almost $3500 in higher taxes next year. combined,
cliff, drastic spending cuts and tax hikes to kick in at the end of the year if congress does not reach a deal. a showdown is looming between the president and congress. good morning. >> good morning, lester, both sides say they want compromise, but there is not much common ground on one big issue, how much should the wealthy pay in taxes. >> president obama issued a warning ahead of the coming fiscal fight with republicans. >> i refuse to accept any approach that isn't...
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. >>> lawmakers are getting an earful about why they need to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. >> you have to nail this down. uncertainty is killing us. >> reporter: top economists talked about the impact of tax increases and government spending cuts on the middle class. >> a couple thousand dollars, means a couple months rent for this family. >> reporter: the white house has made clear the country could go over the cliff, if republicans refused to raise taxes on the top 2% of american earners. >> for them to be burdened, unnecessarily, because democrats and republicans aren't coming together to solve this problem, gives you a sense of the costs involved in very personal terms. >> reporter: republican leaders say they will close loopholes loopholes and eliminate tax breaks to raise money. but insist that bush-era tax cuts must be extended for all americans. >> reporter: the standoff and the country's skyrocketing debt, concerns ryan shenecki. so much so that he's the guy in the suit, dancing gangnam style with former senator allen simpson. >> i'm keeping up on this baby. >> reporter:
. >>> lawmakers are getting an earful about why they need to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. >> you have to nail this down. uncertainty is killing us. >> reporter: top economists talked about the impact of tax increases and government spending cuts on the middle class. >> a couple thousand dollars, means a couple months rent for this family. >> reporter: the white house has made clear the country could go over the cliff, if republicans refused to raise taxes...
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cliff. the power brokers have four days before the government starts slashing military and domestic spending. president obama is pushing for a stop gap measure that with avoid faxes on people earning less than $25,000. on capitol hill frustration is growing. both republicans and democrats sound look they have given up. outside the capitol democrats hauled out a times square ball prop with the emergency, don't drop the ball. >> the republicans refuse to ask those with the most in our society to give a little bit more. >> reporter: a simple stop gap measure is not what many in washington had hoped for. republicans blame president obama for the collapse of a bigger deal that would have cut spending and reduced the country's debt. >> it is the president's responsibility to lay out a plan and to bring people together but it's a total dereliction of duty and a lack of courage to deal with the issues. >> it rests in the hands of the senate. >>> president obama is scheduled to give an update on the
cliff. the power brokers have four days before the government starts slashing military and domestic spending. president obama is pushing for a stop gap measure that with avoid faxes on people earning less than $25,000. on capitol hill frustration is growing. both republicans and democrats sound look they have given up. outside the capitol democrats hauled out a times square ball prop with the emergency, don't drop the ball. >> the republicans refuse to ask those with the most in our...
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cliff. and on friday, he will meet with the congressional leaders they have until december 31st to hammer out a deal that would stave off tax increases and spending cuts if that deal is not reached. average american family would end up paying nearly 3500 dollars in new taxes in 2013. >>> money is not a problem for some. the blue dress julie garland wore in the wizard of oz sold for $480,000 in an auction in beverly hills. no word if dorothy's dress will be reunited with the ruby red slippers and the buyer has not been identified. >>> twilight fans camped out outside the nokia theater in los angeles. the film the last film in the series the twilight saga breaking dawn part 2 premiers today. so fans hope to get a glimpse of the cast as they walk the black carpet for the debut. >>> a piece of baltimore history is waving proudly. the store that had the giant flag that flew over the refinery was knocked down 25 years ago. it was raised when it opened in 1922. the flag is in celebration of the ref
cliff. and on friday, he will meet with the congressional leaders they have until december 31st to hammer out a deal that would stave off tax increases and spending cuts if that deal is not reached. average american family would end up paying nearly 3500 dollars in new taxes in 2013. >>> money is not a problem for some. the blue dress julie garland wore in the wizard of oz sold for $480,000 in an auction in beverly hills. no word if dorothy's dress will be reunited with the ruby red...
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. >> even though the fiscal cliff deadline is the end of the year, congress still needs time to vote on a deal to avoid taxes going up for all americans and across the board spending cuts. in washington, danielle nottingham wjz eyewitness news. >>> in a statement, senate majority leader harry reed said boehner's plan b will never pass both houses. a new poll shows only about half of all americans believe a deal will actually be made before the end of the year. >>> a federal judge is rejecting apples request to force samsung to pull several phone models off the shelves. they can continue selling three of the older generation smartphones that a jury believes ripped off technology apple used to create the iphone. they ordered them to pay more than a billion dollars in damage. the judge ruled that banning the phones would ultimately hurt the public. >>> still ahead on wjz eyewitness news at noon, a sunny and breezy day out there. your complete first warning weather forecast is 21/2 minutes away. here's a look at today's stocks and last night's winning lottery numbers. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>>
. >> even though the fiscal cliff deadline is the end of the year, congress still needs time to vote on a deal to avoid taxes going up for all americans and across the board spending cuts. in washington, danielle nottingham wjz eyewitness news. >>> in a statement, senate majority leader harry reed said boehner's plan b will never pass both houses. a new poll shows only about half of all americans believe a deal will actually be made before the end of the year. >>> a...
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the pressing issue is figuring out how to keep american from going off the fiscal cliff. if it isn't resolved taxes will increase and a huge federal spending cut across the board. president obama plans to meet with leader as at the white house this week. >>> president obama and vice president joe biden are taking america's economic woes seriously. today the two will be meeting with leaders from the labor community to discuss the deficit. president obama is expected to meet with members of the business community, to talk about the fiscal cliff tomorrow. >>> we introduced you to ab gel evan, days before the presidential election. as you may recall, the 4 year old girl was the one crying because there was too much political talk on the radio. you might be asking, how does she feel today now that the election is a thing of the past? >> there is going to be a president. >> barack obama. >> she is happier in this video. the video of her crying over mitt romney has become a youtube sensation, more than 15 million views. her mom says she posted the new video of her daughter becau
the pressing issue is figuring out how to keep american from going off the fiscal cliff. if it isn't resolved taxes will increase and a huge federal spending cut across the board. president obama plans to meet with leader as at the white house this week. >>> president obama and vice president joe biden are taking america's economic woes seriously. today the two will be meeting with leaders from the labor community to discuss the deficit. president obama is expected to meet with members...
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. >>> bleak tone from some in congress on reaching a deal with white house to avoid the fiscal cliff. with one week to go president obama and congress are on christmas vacation. it will be thursday before talks resume to prevent automatic tax hikes and spending cuts taking effect january 1st. on friday, speaker boehner and the president left town with no deal each making a parting pitch. >> we have asked leaders of congress to work towards a package preventing a tax hike on middle class americans protects unemployment insurance for two million americans, and lace the ground work for further work on both growth and deficit reduction. >> the president's solution of raising tax rates would be red ink as far as the eye can see. and it would hurt jobs. >> if congress fails to reach any agreement in con-- income tax rates will go up on about everybody on january 1st. unemployment benefits will expire for many as well. >>> the u.s. senator arrested for driving under the influence says he is "deeply sorry" for what happened. police say that michael crapo was pulled over early sunday in dc for
. >>> bleak tone from some in congress on reaching a deal with white house to avoid the fiscal cliff. with one week to go president obama and congress are on christmas vacation. it will be thursday before talks resume to prevent automatic tax hikes and spending cuts taking effect january 1st. on friday, speaker boehner and the president left town with no deal each making a parting pitch. >> we have asked leaders of congress to work towards a package preventing a tax hike on...
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. >> the fiscal cliff will bring massive tax increases and deep spending cuts. the treasury department would have trouble paying its bills. many economists worry the financial woes will plunged the u.s. back into recession. one possible effect of the fiscal cliff, milk prices could buy $2 or $3 a gallon because farm programs expire at the end of the year. some are calling that dairy cliff. correct the fiscal cliff is not the only potential economic hazard on the horizon. thousands of workers at the port of baltimore and 14 of reports from boston to houston are threatened to go on strike this sunday. those ports move about 40% of the nation's container cargo traffic. the economic damage would reach well beyond the docks. >> from your mom-and-pop retailers to the farmers to the trucking companies will have to go pick up the containers at the ports. this will be felt not just at the ports locally, but nationwide everybody is on the ports to move their comrades. >> a major sticking point is the future royalties that the companies pay the longshoremen who moved the c
. >> the fiscal cliff will bring massive tax increases and deep spending cuts. the treasury department would have trouble paying its bills. many economists worry the financial woes will plunged the u.s. back into recession. one possible effect of the fiscal cliff, milk prices could buy $2 or $3 a gallon because farm programs expire at the end of the year. some are calling that dairy cliff. correct the fiscal cliff is not the only potential economic hazard on the horizon. thousands of...
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five days and counting until the united states economy goes over the fiscal cliff if something isn't done. >> american people are waiting for the ball to drop but it's not going to be a good drop. >> reporter: with no deal taxes will go up and spending will be slashed. some warn the impact could spark another recession. with the deadline approaching the president returned to the white house and the united states senate is back in session. the house will reconvene by sunday evening. >> there is still time and it depends on how complicated the fiction it. >> reporter: the sticking point continues to be taxes. democrats want to extend the tax cuts to everybody but those americans making $250,000 or more a year. republicans remain against any tax increases. the debate is park sparking a high stakes match. >> the speaker cares more about his speaker ship than helping the nation. >> nobody is willing to pull the trigger. everybody wants to play the blame game. it's about to put us over the edge. >> reporter: and that's just where the economy may go. some say a situation could be allowing t
five days and counting until the united states economy goes over the fiscal cliff if something isn't done. >> american people are waiting for the ball to drop but it's not going to be a good drop. >> reporter: with no deal taxes will go up and spending will be slashed. some warn the impact could spark another recession. with the deadline approaching the president returned to the white house and the united states senate is back in session. the house will reconvene by sunday evening....
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:slowdown presidential v#h%07 fin so-called fiscal cliff of spending cuts economic slowdown. the latest survey from staffing firm manpower finds the vast majority of interiors t no change in their fourth quarter hiring millio now, many get content from netflix or dvds. some have dropped their service to save money. the number of people with traditional tv service has been on the decline since 2009. >> thank you. >>> a 57-year-old man celebrated his birthday by giving away his birthday money. bob blakley from north carolina decided to stand on the side of the road with the sign that says "i have a job, i have a house. could you use an extra $5?" he gave away all $285 of his birthday money. and when he was finished, his wife, carol, gave him more money so he could keep on going. many people said it was a blessing to receive a few extra dollars that day. bob's birthday was thursday, september 6th. happy birthday, bob. >> what man gets money for his birthday? do you still get a card with money in it? >> maybe some people do. maybe that's preferred over a gift. >> it's been a long
:slowdown presidential v#h%07 fin so-called fiscal cliff of spending cuts economic slowdown. the latest survey from staffing firm manpower finds the vast majority of interiors t no change in their fourth quarter hiring millio now, many get content from netflix or dvds. some have dropped their service to save money. the number of people with traditional tv service has been on the decline since 2009. >> thank you. >>> a 57-year-old man celebrated his birthday by giving away his...